Monroe, New York

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will hold public hearings on Revised Estimate Work Districts No. 2 and No. 14, which involve increasing and improving facilities within those improvement districts. After the hearings, the board will consider adopting orders and authorizing bonds for each district. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on RE WD No. 2 – Increase and Improvement of Facilities (Improvement District)
• Public hearing on RE WD No. 14 – Increase and Improvement of Facilities (Improvement District)
• Adoption of order after public hearing for RE WD No. 2
• Bond resolution to authorize bonds for RE WD No. 2
• Bond resolution to authorize bonds for RE WD No. 14

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The Monroe Planning Board will consider several returning projects, including the Henry Farms Subdivision, Kiryas Joel Cemetery, and Meadow Hill Subdivision. A continuing public hearing will be held for the 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision. The board will also review minutes from the May 19 and June 16 meetings before adjourning.

• Henry Farms Subdivision (SBL#29-1-2.52) – Lakes Rd. and Camp Monroe Rd.
• 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision (SBL#3-1-9.1) – public hearing
• Kiryas Joel Cemetery (SBL#1-2-29) – Schunnemunk Road
• Meadow Hill Subdivision (SBL#37-1-1) – Lakes Road

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider highway improvements on Seven Springs Road under NYS Town Law 200. The board will also set a special meeting for July 23, 2026, and review audited vouchers for the Escrow and General Funds. Several personnel actions, including a full‑time Dial‑A‑Ride hire and new account clerk positions, will be considered.

• Public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road (NYS Town Law 200)
• Motion to set a special meeting date for July 23, 2026
• Personnel action: hire full‑time Dial‑A‑Ride driver
• Personnel action: hire/account clerk (letter of interest)
• Personnel action: new hire HEO

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The Monroe Town Board will discuss designating the town as the lead agency for the WD#2 WIIA grant. It will also consider a Phase 1 hydrogeological consulting contract, a freelance service agreement for Cheryl Gross, a memorandum of agreement with IBEW Local Union 363, and a procurement agreement with Cintas Supplies. Additionally, the board will appoint Zach Murphy as chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Monroe intent to declare lead agency for WD#2 WIIA grant
• Proposal for Phase 1 hydrogeological consulting services
• Motion to approve freelance service agreement of Cheryl Gross
• Memorandum of agreement between Town of Monroe and IBEW Local Union 363
• Procurement agreement with Cintas Supplies

The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with IBEW Local Union 363 to fill a vacant licensed water operator position, granting Craig Lundgren a $10 per hour wage increase and separating the Water Department from the Highway Department. It also declared intent to serve as lead agency for a State WIIA grant to replace wellhouse piping and construct a new storage tank. Additional actions included approving audit vouchers, a hydrogeologic consulting contract, and other routine items.

• Approved IBEW MOA for water operator, wage increase and department changes (3-1)
• Declared intent to serve as Lead Agency for WD#2 WIIA grant (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Phase 1 hydrogeologic consulting contract with Hanson Van Vleet, PLLC for $4,320 (4-0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers General Fund check #38424-38486 totaling $374,028.99 (4-0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers Escrow Fund check #2287 totaling $325.00 (4-0)
• Accepted June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Finance Clerk Francisca Tapia‑Santos effective July 3, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved freelance service agreement for Cheryl Gross at $45.00 per hour (4-0)

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Planning Board

The Monroe Planning Board will return to review several subdivision and site plan applications, including the Henry Farms Subdivision and a Walmart building expansion, while continuing a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 20 Owen Drive.

• Continuing Public Hearing: 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision
• Returning Project: Henry Farms Subdivision (Lakes Rd. and Camp Monroe Rd)
• Returning Project: Walmart Building Expansion Site Plan (288 Larkin Drive)
• Returning Project: Meadow Hill Subdivision (Lakes Road)
• Returning Project: Raywood M&M LLC 2-Family (81 Raywood Drive)

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Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will consider several items, including a public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road and a resolution on standard workday reporting. It will vote on contracts such as Sterling Environmental Engineering for annual post‑closure monitoring of the town landfill and an amendment to the bus operator service contract. Additional agenda items cover the 2026 System Safety Program for Dial‑A‑Ride, General Code eCode annual maintenance, and applying for a Community Development Block Grant.

• Public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road (NY Town Law 200)
• Approve Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C. for 2026 landfill post‑closure monitoring
• Approve amendment to Bus Operator Service Contract
• Approve General Code eCode, 360 annual maintenance
• Approve 2026 System Safety Program for Dial‑A‑Ride

The Board unanimously approved a motion to open the June 9, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to open a public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road and set that hearing for July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The Board announced the Food Truck Festival will be canceled at its planned location, considered for relocation to Museum Village, and the celebration funds will be redirected to the July 4th fireworks festival.

• Open Town Board Meeting (June 9, 2026) – approved unanimously (4 ayes)
• Open public hearing on Seven Springs Road improvements – approved unanimously (4 ayes)
• Set public hearing on Seven Springs Road for July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – approved unanimously (4 ayes)
• Cancel Food Truck Festival at original site – decision made (no vote recorded)
• Plan to relocate Food Truck Festival to Museum Village – decision made (no vote recorded)
• Allocate celebration money to July 4th Fireworks Festival – decision made (no vote recorded)

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will discuss a renewal proposal from Millennium Strategies and will vote on authorizing the Supervisor to prepare a request for proposals for grant‑writing services. The Board will also accept the resignation of Katherine O'Boyle, Head of Maintenance, and note upcoming community events such as a mobile DMV, paint night, and blood drive.

• Renewal Proposal – Millennium Strategies
• Authorize Supervisor to prepare RFP for Grant Writing Services
• Accept resignation of Katherine O'Boyle (Head of Maintenance, Laborer I $28.00/hr; Field Coordinator seasonal stipend $4,000)
• Mobile DMV at Town Hall on May 29, 2026
• Spring Paint Night on May 29, 2026

The Town Board approved a motion authorizing the Supervisor to prepare a Request for Proposals for grant‑writing services. A separate motion to renew the contract with Millennium Strategies was rejected. The Board also accepted the resignation of Katherine O'Boyle as Head of Maintenance. All motions were voted on and recorded in the minutes.

• Authorize Supervisor to prepare RFP for Grant Writing Services (5‑0)
• Renewal of Millennium Strategies grant‑writing contract denied (2‑3)
• Accept resignation of Katherine O'Boyle as Head of Maintenance (5‑0)
• Open special meeting at 7:01 PM (5‑0)
• Enter executive session to discuss personnel at 7:01 PM (5‑0)
• Return to regular meeting at 7:46 PM (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:22 PM (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several returning projects and one continuing public hearing. The meeting covers residential subdivisions, site plan amendments, and lot consolidations.

• Continuing public hearing for 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision
• Review of Henry Farms Subdivision at Lakes Rd. and Camp Monroe Rd.
• Amended Site Plan for Monroe Commons at 220 Nininger Road
• Lot consolidation for 80 Walton Terrace
• Minor Subdivision at 52 Catskill Avenue

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will accept minutes from the May 4 meeting and review claims. The board plans to schedule a special meeting for May 27 and discuss Town Hall summer hours.

• Acceptance of May 4, 2026 minutes
• Audit of claims for General Fund and Escrow
• Schedule Special Meeting, May 27th
• Town Hall Summer Hours
• FTA FY 2026 Certifications & Assurances

The Board approved a renewal of the contract with Millennium Services for grant‑writing services. It also adopted the Federal Transit Administration FY 2026 Certifications & Assurances, approved audited vouchers totaling $629,075.17 for the General Fund and $177.77 for the Escrow Fund, and set new summer hours for Town Hall. Additionally, the Board scheduled a special meeting for May 27, entered an executive session on personnel matters, and accepted the minutes from the May 4 meeting.

• Approved renewal of Millennium Services grant‑writing contract (2‑2)
• Adopted FTA FY 2026 Certifications & Assurances (4‑0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers General Fund $629,075.17 (4‑0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers Escrow $177.77 (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 Town Hall summer hours schedule (4‑0)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 27, 2026 (4‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (4‑0)
• Accepted May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)

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Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will continue a public hearing on a road improvement petition and consider resolutions for Seven Springs Road. The board will also discuss a hotel occupancy tax request and authorize funds for a millponds oil spill response.

• Continuation of public hearing for Seven Springs Road Realignment
• Resolution to consider Seven Springs Road improvements under Town Law §200
• Authorization for Supervisor to utilize funds for Millponds Oil Spill Response
• NYS Home Rule Request: Hotel/Motel/Short Term Rental Occupancy Tax
• 81 Raywood Lot Line Change

The Board closed the continuation of the public hearing on the Seven Springs Road realignment due to a procedural defect. It approved audited voucher payments of $94,022.39 and $1,090.49, accepted the April 20, 2026 minutes, and adopted a resolution to consider the Seven Springs Road improvements, setting a hearing for June 1, 2026. The Board also approved a $73,050.00 bond for a lot‑line change at 81 Raywood Drive.

• Closed continuation of public hearing on Seven Springs Road (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers General Fund $94,022.39 (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers Escrow $1,090.49 (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Accepted April 20, 2026 minutes (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Adopted resolution to consider Seven Springs Road improvements, scheduling hearing for June 1, 2026 (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Approved $73,050.00 bond for 81 Raywood Drive lot‑line change (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Monroe Planning Board will hold a new public hearing on a two‑family dwelling at 249 Mountainview Drive and a special use permit for KJ Cemetery on Schunnemunk Road. It will also consider several returning projects, including the Wein‑Katz Estates architectural review, the Golden Delite amended site plan, the 81 Raywood Drive subdivision, the 20 Owen Drive subdivision, and the Walmart Building Expansion site plan at 288 Larkin Drive. The board will adopt minutes from meetings held between August 2025 and March 2026 before adjourning.

• New public hearing: 249 Mountainview – Reisman Two‑Family Dwelling (0247-2026)
• New public hearing: KJ Cemetery – Special Use Permit/Site Plan (0236-2025)
• Returning project: Walmart Building Expansion Site Plan (0233-2024) at 288 Larkin Drive
• Returning project: Wein‑Katz Estates – Architectural Review (0248-2026) at 129 Seven Springs Road
• Returning project: Golden Delite – Amended Site Plan (0189-2020) at 31 Larkin Drive

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board meeting will review a budget transfer, approve a water department vehicle purchase, and consider multiple personnel appointments and hiring authorizations. The board will also ratify seasonal hiring for Smith Clove Park and discuss a memorandum of understanding for the Highway Department Dial‑A‑Ride mechanic program. Additional items include community announcements and routine procedural motions.

• Authorization of Water Department Vehicle Purchase
• Budget Transfer (abstracts listed)
• Ratification of Smith Clove Park Seasonal Hiring
• Appointment of Climate Smart Community Members
• IBEW363 Highway Department Dial‑A‑Ride Mechanic MOU & Bi‑Annual Safety Plan Update

The Board accepted the April 6, 2026 minutes and approved a $447,137.50 General Fund abstract. It authorized budget transfers of $6,900 and $1,500 for 2025 expenditure adjustments, appointed new deputy clerks, and approved the purchase of a specialized water‑department vehicle for $101,467.50. Additional actions included ratifying seasonal hires for Smith Clove Park and appointing members to the Climate Smart Community.

• Accepted April 6, 2026 minutes (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved General Fund Abstract #26-07 for $447,137.50 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Budget Transfer Abstract #2026-1 for $6,900.00 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Budget Transfer Abstract #2026-2 for $1,500.00 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Barbara Singer as 1st Deputy Town Clerk (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Mildred Torres as 2nd Deputy Town Clerk (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Authorized purchase of water‑department vehicle from Healy Brothers for $101,467.50 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Ratified seasonal hiring of three workers for Smith Clove Park (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)

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